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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491,615.55, 3,737,734.98 and 975,102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491,615.55, 3,737,734.98 and 975,102.57 is: 1,462,775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491,615.55 : 3,737,734.98 = 975,102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491,615.55/3,737,734.98 = 975,102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491,615.55x = 3,737,734.98 × 975,102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491,615.55x = 3,644,674,981,320.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,674,981,320.26/2,491,615.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,775.82

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